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chilled

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃɪɫd// UK //tʃˈɪld// chilled

v. feeling cool and calm, often in a relaxed way. You use this to describe a person's mood or the atmosphere of a place.

v. characterized by a relaxed, calm, or cool demeanor; often used to describe a person's attitude or the atmosphere of a setting. Informal in register.


SIMPLE

He has a very chilled personality.

CONTEXTUAL

The beach bar has a chilled vibe with soft music and cold drinks.

COMPLEX

Despite the chaos of the airport, she maintained a chilled demeanor, answering every question with a steady, reassuring smile.

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Origin

From Middle English chilled, chylled, equivalent to chill + -ed.

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